Brunch with Battutah
Carved door and flowers
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 11 January 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
When we lived in Oman, they had a wonderful tradition of carved doors on many of the houses. The carvings were often done by Kashmiri woodworkers from Pakistan. We asked one, whose work we liked, to carve door panels for our house in Slovakia. This is one of those panels.
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks, Michael. The Kashmiri carvers do fantastic work.
chakrapani from Hyderabad, India
Oh yes .. Carved wooden doors is also a major tradition in India. PPL have carvings of deities and mythology characters.. and other traditions ..
Great contrast here ! :)
11 Jan 2008 6:57am
@chakrapani: Many thanks for your added information, Chakrapani.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
Very lovely door,such doors would cost a few bombs to make them in my country,LOL
I really like the whole framing,with the vibrant red flowers in the foreground,so different from yesterday's winter shot:)
11 Jan 2008 7:06am
@tyan: Thanks, Tyan. I plan to warm things up a little in the future shots.
paola veneziani photography from Brescia, Italy
beautiful particularly ! I like the contrast between real flowers and engraved on the metal!
11 Jan 2008 7:37am
@paola veneziani photography: Thank you, Paola. Actually the flowers are carved on teak wood.
Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands
Another beautiful door. A nice contrast between de real flower and the carved flowers. Well done
11 Jan 2008 7:40am
@Frankie: Thank you. I was hoping for the contrast.
@Hinah: Thanks, Hinah. The carver was Pakistani and I think very talented.
@Nick: Thanks, Nick. I was hoping for that vibrant feel.
DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom
Very well done Michael, lovely perspective with the blurred flowers
11 Jan 2008 8:54am
@DaveB: Thanks, Dave, for the nice comment.
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
He really did a wonderful job, I admire these craftpeople! They are so involved with their work that they often see their lives also as a craft and develop wisdom and strength in viewing the ups and downs in life. You made a wonderul picture out of it by contrasting the sharp and clear wood lines with the red shadows of the real life flowers, thus reversing reality and fiction :)
11 Jan 2008 9:02am
@Illuci: You have a very insightful way of seeing things, Illuci. Many thanks.
martie from Japan
Beautiful craftsmanship and beautiful capture of the image! Love this one.
11 Jan 2008 9:05am
@martie: Such a kind comment. Many thanks, Martie.
Benetton from tehran, Iran
Michael I'm so glad you visited me,,, Wonderful close up:)
11 Jan 2008 9:24am
@Benetton: Thank you, Benetton.
@Hoopand: Regards, Hoopand. And thank you.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Ahhh! A wonderful contrast! And the woodcarving is exquisitely done! Wish I knew what is the flower depicted (?) I'm sure that the "red impressions" are begonias! (Which reminds me that I must put some Japanese begonias in my blog!)Well thought and executed composition,Michael! I like it!
And thank you so much for visiting my site, I always enjoy your comments!
Gabriela
11 Jan 2008 9:53am
@Japanalia: Thank you, Gabriela, for your thoughtful comment. I believe they are begonias but my wife is the flower expert. I can let you know if I'm wrong.
Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal
a lovely door with the colours of the flowers
11 Jan 2008 10:00am
@Teresa Durães: Many thanks, Teresa.
@eddy: Many thanks, Eddy.
Steven from Montreal, Canada
This is an outstanding shot! The contrasting colors, the warmth, the great focus, the texture, the DOF, the exposure, ... What more can I say other than it's terrific!
11 Jan 2008 10:08am
@Steven: A very generous comment. Many thanks, Steven.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
This is a wonderful combo/contrast shot. I like it a lot.
11 Jan 2008 11:33am
@Viewfinder: Many thanks, VF.
Bob Israel from Brookfield, WI, United States
I love the out of focus flowers in this image contrasting the sharpness of the door.
11 Jan 2008 11:33am
@Bob Israel: Thanks, Bob. That's one of the features I like too.
@alex centrella: Great comment. Many thanks.
PANAMEPHOTOS from Champigny Sur Marne, France
jolie couleurs et surtout tres jolie porte que de travail sur cette porte
11 Jan 2008 11:51am
@PANAMEPHOTOS: Merci beaucoup, Panamephotos.
@Vida: Thanks, Vida, for your kind words.
@Samuelw: Thanks, Samuel.
@Ondro: Thanks, Ondro. I appreciate the comment.
Carson from Portland, United States
Getting in on this late - but WOW - what beautiful colors & detail in this one. :)
11 Jan 2008 2:01pm
@Carson: You're very generous. Many thanks, Carson.
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
I like the colors and the sharpness of the image
11 Jan 2008 2:11pm
@yiannis krikis: Great comment. Thank you.
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
That is gorgeous! The details of the carved door and the POP of the red flower is just a perfect combination! Beautiful work!
11 Jan 2008 2:37pm
@Jen: Thank you for your generous comment, Jen.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Beautiful details for this door, and with the flowers, the contrast is so interesting ! I like it a lot.
11 Jan 2008 3:24pm
@Calusarus: Nice comment, Calusarus. Thanks
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Another amazing compo...is it any wonder that you're getting such a following lol...and you're keeping up with the comments, now I'm impressed :)
11 Jan 2008 3:30pm
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine. I don't know about "following." I made a point of looking at blogs of many of the other new people and commenting if I liked their work. I found there are really good photographers who get few and sometimes no comments. Their work is simply hidden in the vast number of blogs. The many comments on my blog are simply the reciprocal comments. Many of these people are extremely good photographers.
Reza from Montreal, Canada
Great focus to show beautiful texture. Wonderfully done.
11 Jan 2008 4:02pm
@Reza: Thanks so much, Reza.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Beautiful design, great work and nice capture.
11 Jan 2008 5:37pm
@Ina: Many thanks, Ina.
Wolfgang Prigge from Canada
The craftsman did a terrific job with the panels and you did a terrific job with the photo. The vibrant colors of the flowers make the richness of the wood grain and color really come out, the fact that the flowers are blurred makes the carving the centre of attention. Well done!
11 Jan 2008 6:27pm
@Wolfgang Prigge: Very well put, Wolfgang. Thank You.
MGB from Lisboa, Portugal
The woodworkers are really artists. Your composition is very well done and charming.
:)
11 Jan 2008 6:32pm
@MGB: Thank you, MGB. I appreciate your opinion.
Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom
I have a weakness for taking photos of doors... the intricacies...the mystery of what lies behind.
11 Jan 2008 8:07pm
@Jasp: What a great way of putting it. I agree, Jasp, doors are fascinating. Many thanks.
Pedro from Santander, Spain
A great woodworker and a great photographer, the carving gets off the image
11 Jan 2008 8:13pm
@Pedro: This is a very generous comment. Many thanks.
@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: That's a great compliment, Eleftheria. Thank you.
@Cathie et Michel: Many thanks for your kind comment, C & M.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Superb carvings very well highlighted by this beautyful flower bunch. Well done Michael
11 Jan 2008 9:13pm
@standley: Thanks, Standley. I appreciate that.
José Neves from Entroncamento, Portugal
Fantastic, great composition.
Congratulations.
11 Jan 2008 10:19pm
@José Neves: Many thanks for your comment, José.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Oooops, I'm commenter #39 and don't want to tell what the others already said :-) It catched my eye, I love it!
11 Jan 2008 10:22pm
@MadScientist: Amusing, MS. Many thanks.
Camiller from Lisboa, Portugal
Your's a great look at things. Very interesting association of natural flowers an craved flowers. Clear and beautiful!
12 Jan 2008 12:52am
@Camiller: Such a kind comment, Camiller. Thank You.
@Brites: Thank you, Brites.
Tristan Cocrelle from Quimper, France
Simply poetic. I like it.
(and, by the way, thanx for your comments on my page).
13 Jan 2008 12:09pm
@Tristan Cocrelle: A kind comment. Many thanks, Tristan.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Well captured and framed photo Michael. The carved door is a remarkable piece of work. Wonderful to have such a custom piece in ones home. Perhaps someday a view of the entire door may be possible.
14 Jan 2008 1:38am
@Barbara: Thanks Barbara for your thoughtful comment.
@Anita: Thanks, Anita.
@Penny: Thanks, Penny. I appreciate that.
